G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 913% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 260W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 12,558).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Tesla T10

Why buy it

✅+16.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1083.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌271.4% higher power demand at 260W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Tesla T10

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 913% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 260W, a 190W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+16.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 12,558).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1083.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌271.4% higher power demand at 260W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Tesla T10 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Tesla T10 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 12,558 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Tesla T10 is a 0 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 0, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Tesla T10 is about 1083.4% more expensive on MSRP at $2,000 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 16.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Tesla T10 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Tesla T10?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 260W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Tesla T10. The trade-off is that Tesla T10 currently gives you 16.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Tesla T10 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
1080p
low	85 FPS	155 FPS
medium	72 FPS	137 FPS
high	60 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	127 FPS
medium	64 FPS	106 FPS
high	47 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	49 FPS
medium	25 FPS	43 FPS
high	17 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	25 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
1080p
low	174 FPS	294 FPS
medium	149 FPS	247 FPS
high	118 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	176 FPS
medium	106 FPS	136 FPS
high	83 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	77 FPS
medium	62 FPS	61 FPS
high	48 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	36 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
1080p
low	484 FPS	565 FPS
medium	387 FPS	452 FPS
high	322 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	283 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	424 FPS
medium	290 FPS	339 FPS
high	242 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	212 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	283 FPS
medium	193 FPS	226 FPS
high	161 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	141 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
1080p
low	243 FPS	334 FPS
medium	210 FPS	293 FPS
high	171 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	254 FPS
medium	166 FPS	228 FPS
high	131 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	150 FPS
medium	87 FPS	129 FPS
high	69 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	84 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Tesla T10

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

Tesla T10

The Tesla T10 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in sem dados. It features the Turing architecture. The boost clock speed is 1560 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,558 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Tesla T10's 12,558 — the Tesla T10 leads by 16.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Tesla T10 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4,608 (Tesla T10). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 14.38 TFLOPS (Tesla T10). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
G3D Mark Score	10,749	12,558+17%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	4608+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	14.38 TFLOPS+112%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1560 MHz+6%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	288+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla T10 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla T10 has 8 GB. The Tesla T10 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Tesla T10). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Tesla T10). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Tesla T10).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Tesla T10's 260W — a 115.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Tesla T10). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T10
TDP	70W-73%	260W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+218%	48.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Tesla T10 launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 91.5% less ($1831 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6.3 (Tesla T10) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 909.5% better value.